[rogersmj]

I somehow wind up accidentally pressing the key fob buttons a lot in my pocket -- I'll be working around the garage, or will be in my office at work, and my trunk will fly open when I sit down or crouch. I basically never use the buttons on the fob, so I'd like to get some kind of cover for it that makes the buttons substantially harder to press without adding much bulk.

I've seen lots of key fob covers, but most of them either (a) don't do anything to restrict button presses, or (b) completely cover the key but look stupidly bulky and have carribeaner hooks or something hanging off them. I'm not a big guy, I wear somewhat tailored jeans, I have other stuff in my pockets...not a ton of room for bulky keys. I guess a sort of hard shell would be my ideal.

[bimmer456]

Originally Posted by rogersmj

I somehow wind up accidentally pressing the key fob buttons a lot in my pocket -- I'll be working around the garage, or will be in my office at work, and my trunk will fly open when I sit down or crouch. I basically never use the buttons on the fob, so I'd like to get some kind of cover for it that makes the buttons substantially harder to press without adding much bulk.

I've seen lots of key fob covers, but most of them either (a) don't do anything to restrict button presses, or (b) completely cover the key but look stupidly bulky and have carribeaner hooks or something hanging off them. I'm not a big guy, I wear somewhat tailored jeans, I have other stuff in my pockets...not a ton of room for bulky keys. I guess a sort of hard shell would be my ideal.

I use the official leather key case that the key is rotated out of if you need to press the buttons but otherwise prevents the buttons from being pressed. It attaches via the key ring hole on the key fob. Not sure if it meets your requirement as far as bulk.

[metallicpea]

I use the silicone ones on ebay. Thinnest protection I can find. I used to love the leather snap cases for the E46 keys, but since then the BMW ones are just way to bulky to be of any use, unless the key just sits in a drawer.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FIT-FOR-BMW...19.m1438.l2649

And for the price, it costs you very little to try it. I thought I might not like the friction when in my pocket, but it actually works nice to keep the keep where I put it.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by metallicpea

I use the silicone ones on ebay. Thinnest protection I can find. I used to love the leather snap cases for the E46 keys, but since then the BMW ones are just way to bulky to be of any use, unless the key just sits in a drawer.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FIT-FOR-BMW...19.m1438.l2649

And for the price, it costs you very little to try it. I thought I might not like the friction when in my pocket, but it actually works nice to keep the keep where I put it.

Does it help in keeping the trunk button from pressing when wearing jeans?

[FaRKle!]

I use one of these leather key cases. My accidental button presses went way down after it. I have to be pressing into it with a good amount of force (like sitting on the key in my back pocket) for it to accidentally go off. You don't have to use the key ring/lanyard with it too. I don't.

[jmg]

Kinda liking these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/302526486019?var=601527956747

[Sea-Tac]

Originally Posted by rogersmj

I somehow wind up accidentally pressing the key fob buttons a lot in my pocket -- I'll be working around the garage, or will be in my office at work, and my trunk will fly open when I sit down or crouch. I basically never use the buttons on the fob, so I'd like to get some kind of cover for it that makes the buttons substantially harder to press without adding much bulk.

I've seen lots of key fob covers, but most of them either (a) don't do anything to restrict button presses, or (b) completely cover the key but look stupidly bulky and have carribeaner hooks or something hanging off them. I'm not a big guy, I wear somewhat tailored jeans, I have other stuff in my pockets...not a ton of room for bulky keys. I guess a sort of hard shell would be my ideal.

Put the key on a clip. Hook to a belt loop and drop it in a back pocket. Can't be seen.

[metallicpea]

Originally Posted by jmg

Does it help in keeping the trunk button from pressing when wearing jeans?

It does. It adds a layer of rubber over the buttons that makes it harder to press the buttons. You can still push it through your jeans if you want, but it's pretty deliberate. The center Lock / Unlock button isn't covered, but it is then recessed so you can find it and press it if you need to for any reason. I don't have any trouble with unintended button pushes - that I know of. I am often doing work around the yard and garage with the key in my pocket and the trunk has never opened.

I can't say for sure if it will work 100% for you, but for a couple bucks it certainly will help and is worth trying.

[BrettKA7]

I have this same issue. I looked into BMW's "official" key covers, but they make the already large key huge.

Not only do I open my trunk in my pocket, but the button to disconnect the fob is so easily pressed that either the fob disconnects in my pocket, or it disconnects while I'm pulling the keys out of my pocket and I send the fob flying. It's taken a tumble down a full flight of concrete stairs because of this!

[H2B]

I got one off Amazon last year and it works perfectly.

Here's the original product listing

Unfortunately it's no longer available on Amazon but I'm sure you can find it somewhere.

It works well since it's hard plastic with a cutout around the buttons that prevents most pocket presses. It can fit into the special jeans pocket snugly and needs quite a bit of wiggling to pull it back out. The one I purchased also came with a BMW roundel on the back that actually looked nice, and it's covered in a soft plastic that is well made.

[woot335woot]

The M Performance case is hard on the inside so it is impossible to accidentally press any of the buttons.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...se-82292355518

I have one, they are very high quality. Price is kinda crazy for a fob cover, but I think it was worth it.

[FastF30]

I hate key Fobs..... looking to go with just a tag so it fits nicely on my keyring...

Looking for a tag so if anybody comes across one that works for bmw ... please post it...

[Paul Blart]

Originally Posted by FastF30

I hate key Fobs..... looking to go with just a tag so it fits nicely on my keyring...

Looking for a tag so if anybody comes across one that works for bmw ... please post it...

What do you mean by a "tag" just curious. I'm looking for a key fob holder too. haven't seen anything that strikes my fancy just yet.

[FastF30]

Originally Posted by Paul Blart

What do you mean by a "tag" just curious. I'm looking for a key fob holder too. haven't seen anything that strikes my fancy just yet.

No... not a holder... an actual proximity tag... I don't need a big fob like key chain... should be easy to program...just gotta find the right Hz... I saw something somewhere and gotta find it again...


I just googled this really quick for an example

[jmg]

Originally Posted by FastF30

No... not a holder... an actual proximity tag... I don't need a big fob like key chain... should be easy to program...just gotta find the right Hz... I saw something somewhere and gotta find it again...


I just googled this really quick for an example

Ditto. I have 3 cars in my garage, and 3 fobs is very uncomfortable, I have to switch them out all the time. The sooner we get to credit card sized keys, the better.

[Paul Blart]

Originally Posted by FastF30

No... not a holder... an actual proximity tag... I don't need a big fob like key chain... should be easy to program...just gotta find the right Hz... I saw something somewhere and gotta find it again...


I just googled this really quick for an example

that's interesting, thanks for explaining! So that would replace this lunker of a key fob?

[FastF30]

Originally Posted by Paul Blart

that's interesting, thanks for explaining! So that would replace this lunker of a key fob?

that's the plan.... but don't think it will work for comfort access... Need to investigate more...may take some time..

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by jmg

The sooner we get to credit card sized keys, the better.

Lexus and Mazda have already done this, and abandoned them.

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by FastF30

No... not a holder... an actual proximity tag... I don't need a big fob like key chain... should be easy to program...just gotta find the right Hz... I saw something somewhere and gotta find it again...


I just googled this really quick for an example

These are for building entry applications ("Great for applications where no photo ID is required")--not sure this is the same tech for your car?

[FastF30]

Originally Posted by tex2670

These are for building entry applications ("Great for applications where no photo ID is required")--not sure this is the same tech for your car?

I saw a video (figures can't find it now) for the keyfob where the guy used one of those proximity tags and put it upto the steering wheel column and the car started... (same way a dead keyfob works) .... but like I mentioned it wouldn't work for the comfort access.... saw another video where the guy ripped the keyfob apart and made his own slim fob.... that's a little too drastic for me... be nice if they could shrink it down... hopefully something will pop up to use instead... surprised you can't use the comfort access with just your phone... maybe they'll add that option... bluetooth is basically always on...